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PC Optimum points: How to maximize your rewards in 2023 + MORE Jul 25th
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PC Optimum points: How to earn, redeem and maximize your rewards in 2023
If you frequently shop at Loblaw-affiliated stores, the right PC Financial Mastercard or a PC Money Account can help you earn serious PC Optimum points.
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AIR MILES redemption rebate – Get up to 20% back in miles on Dream and Cash Miles reward redemptions + MORE Jun 13th
As noted in our podcast with AIR MILES, the program’s next big mileage redemption rebate event is happening this month! From June 13 to 27 AIR MILES Collectors can get 20% back in miles on eligible Dream Miles and/or Cash Miles redemptions. As with most offers from the program, collectors are .... More »
The best travel credit cards in Canada for 2024 Jun 24th
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The best travel credit cards in Canada for 2024
From points to perks, a good travel credit card can make your trip more affordable, more comfortable and even more secure.
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October 14 Update: U.S. land border to reopen to vaccinated Canadians and World of Hyatt Peak/Off Peak pricing coming very soon so book your stays now + MORE Oct 15th
Here's your Rewards Canada Daily update! Your daily dose (or near daily dose) of loyalty program, credit card and travel news, bonuses, deals and more. This update is brought to you by the HSBC World Elite Mastercard which is currently offering a welcome bonus of up to 100,000 bonus points .... More »
Aeroplan modifies mileage expiration rule for the better + MORE Jul 22nd
If yesterday's news is any indication - the relaunch Air Canada Aeroplan program that is slated to come to us later this year is something to look forward to. An email was sent out to all Aeroplan members on Monday that revealed some changes coming to Aeroplan's mileage expiration policy. In the poi.... More »
March 4 Update: Update for Air Canada flights to China, Hong Kong & Seoul, Marriott Bonvoy adds two new airline partners, earn 5,000 Bonus Aeroplan miles with Rocketmiles
– RewardsCanada.ca
Air Canada provided their latest update on flights for regions with Coronavirus scares yesterday. Here is the jist of the latest update:Flights to Beijing and Shanghai are suspended until April 10Flights from Toronto to Hong Kong are suspended until May 30 however the Vancouver-Hong Kong route contiunes to be operatedFlights from Toronto to Seoul will be temporarily suspended between April 1 and 30Many U.S. airlines are now providing free flight change waivers for any international flights while United has gone one step further waiving change fees on all flights – domestic or international (Source One Mile at a Time)Image via Air Canada Marriott Bonvoy has added two new airline partners that you can convert points to. You can now convert points to Aer Lingus Aer Club and Vueling Club. Aer Lingus is of more importance to the Canadian market as Vueling is a Spanish low cost carrier flying intra-Europe flights. This brings the total number of airline programs for the Marriott Bonvoy program to 45…A look at the business class redemption feature for the CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite Privilege Card – it offers up to a 7.5% return!
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The CIBC Aventura Visa Infinite Privilege Card is a relative newcomer to our market with it only being released late in 2019 but it is really starting to make some inroads in our market. The card comes with a 50,000 point welcome bonus, a $200 annual travel credit, Priority Pass Lounge access with 6 passes per year, 2 NEXUS fee rebates and much more.One thing we didn’t cover when the card came out was that you can actually redeem the CIBC Rewards Points earned on the card for business class flights. This is a redemption feature that is exclusive to the Aventura Infinite Privilege card – you won’t find it on any of the other Aventura cards. And the redemption rates are really good for a fixed point credit card program:This is a pretty impressive business class redemption chart! Here are the maximum cents per point redemption values for each area:Canada and U.S. (short-haul):2.5 cents per pointCanada and U.S. (long-haul): 2.5 cents per pointSun Destinations: 2.5 cents per pointEurope: 2 cents per pointsRest of the world: 2 cents per pointsWhen you factor in how you earn points with the card – 3 points per dollar on travel booked via CIBC Rewards, 2 points per dollar on eligible dining, entertainment, transportation, gas and groceries and then 1…
